The University Of Akron -- Honors Program

Honors Academy for Post-Secondary Students

PROGRAM OVERVIEW

Fall semester, 2002, marked the very beginning of the Honors Academy for Post-Secondary Students (HAPS ) at The University of Akron. The first class consisted of seven men and women from the surrounding school districts. As the program continues to develop, we would like to strive for an enrollment of up to fifteen students, keeping the program relatively small in order to foster group interaction among the students who are chosen for this program. The academy experience is for students who would normally be completing their senior year of high school, although exceptional juniors will be considered.

The curriculum for HAPS students includes some flexibility and some requirements. Perhaps most important is that students in the academy commit to take the majority of their courses at The University of Akron. With the help of the HAPS coordinator and academic advisors, those students in the academy who are planning to take the same courses are encouraged to register for classes at the same time so as to build friendships and peer support among students in the program. One major advantage of the Honors Academy is that HAPS students are given the benefit of registering for their courses before all other post-secondary students ensuring that they will be able to enroll in their first choice of classes. Students are encouraged to enroll in honors sections of courses they plan to take. Students may also enroll in elective academic subjects (for a total of twelve to fourteen credits) in their areas of interest.

In addition to taking most of their courses at UA, students in this program are given the opportunity to participate in extra-curricular activities at the university as well. Permission for participation is required to help support the success of post-secondary students at The University of Akron, and HAPS students may not participate in athletics, speech and debate, or in social fraternities or sororities.

Another benefit of the Honors Academy is that HAPS members are given 24 hour access to the academic wing of the Honors Complex at The University of Akron. The academic wing includes the 24-hour Honors Computer Lab, the large two-story Honors Common Room, three seminar classrooms, and one large classroom.

The Honors College sponsors HAPS, and a graduate student enrolled in the College of Education serves as a mentor and coordinator for the Academy. This individual is accessible to students in the program and has an office in the Honors Complex. The coordinator of HAPS arranges activities to provide a sense of community for participants. These activities may include lunchtime meetings, bowling in the Student Union, tours of campus facilities, or special lectures from UA or visiting faculty members. Prior to the beginning of each school year an introductory event will take place for students to become familiar with the expectations of the program. In addition, a banquet will take place at the close of each academic school year.

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HONORS ACADEMY APPLICATION PROCESS

The Honors Academy for Post-Secondary Students (HAPS) welcomes applications from all self-challenging, highly motivated, and high achieving learners who have demonstrated their abilities to excel. The electronic application through the form listed below is preferred.

Application Guidelines: Students should satisfy at least two of the following three criteria in order to be invited to join the Academy:

High school cumulative grade-point average of at least 3.50
ACT composite score of at least 27, or SAT combined score of at least 1800
High school class rank among the highest 10 percent

Special Circumstances: If you have not met all of the above standards, you should include an explanation when submitting the Honors Academy Application Essay.

Test Scores: Your highest ACT/SAT composite test score is the one considered for your application. If your test score is not as high as you wish, we recommend taking it again.

General PSEOP Application: An Honors Academy application is separate from the general PSEOP application. Applicants should complete that application prior to submitting an Honors Academy application. The PSEOP application can be obtained online

Recommendation Letter: A recommendation letter is strongly encouraged but not required. Click here for the recommendation form.

To clarify your qualifications or check on your application, please contact the HAPS Coordinator by phone at 330-972-8430 or by email

The electronic application below is preferred. If you would rather complete a hard copy application, then download and complete a hard copy application and send to: HAPS Coordinator, The University of Akron, Akron, OH 44325-1803.

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Honors Academy On-Line Application

The application deadline for acceptance into the Academy for the fall semester is July 31 and the application for acceptance into the Academy for the spring semester is December 31.

(A red asterisk * indicates a required field)

* First Name:

* Last Name:

UA Student ID#:

* Birthdate (mm/dd/yyyy):

* Phone Number:

* Email Address:

* Permanent Address (include zip code):

Intended Major (list 'undeclared' if undecided):

* Highest composite ACT and/or SAT (Math+Verbal+CR) score to date. (Complete at least one field.):
ACT SAT
State month and year of any plans to retake ACT/SAT:

High School Information:

* Name and location of applicant's high school:

* High School GPA:

High School rank in class:

* High School Graduation Date (Month/Year):

* High School Counselor's Last Name:

List any previous or current post-secondary study (if applicable). Name each college or university where the post-secondary study occurred:

* Semester & Year you wish to enter the Honors Academy (Ex: Fall 2010 or Spring 2011):

Number of intended credits for the fall/spring semester at The University of Akron:

* Fall:

* Spring:

* Please complete a carefully constructed essay on the topic: Discuss anything you wish you understood better than you do now, before electronically submitting your application.

Your essay should be between 500-1000 words.

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